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DIGITAL CAMERA )¢)C) User's Manual Where to Find It Find what you're looking for from: Find items by function or menu name. Know what you want to do but don't know the function the "question and answer" index. name? Find it from Search by key word. If a warning is displayed Camera behaving in the viewfinder unexpectedly? or monitor, Find the solution find the solution here. here. Help Use the camera's on-board for details. Digitutor "Digitutor", website: a series of"watch help feature for help on menu items and other topics. and learn" manuals in movie form, is available http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html See page 11 from the following Q&A Index Table of Contents [] Introduction [] Basic Photography r_ Guide _'_ More _] Mode on Photography P, S, A, and M Modes _'_ More and Playback on Playback [] Connections [] The Playback Menu _] The Shooting Menu [] The Setup _] The Retouch _] Recent Settings ['_ Technical Menu Menu Notes (All Modes) Find what you're looking for using this "question and answer" index. II CameraDisplays Question Keyphrase What do these icons mean? How many more shots can l take with this card? Howmuchchargedoesthebatteryhaveleft? Howdolkeep the displays from turning off? How do I display the menus in another language? How do l adjust monitor Can l display a framing brightness? grid in the viewfinder? Howdolviewmoreinformationaboutaphoto? _iiiill iiii:i_ _iill iiii:_ _i_ II _ _ The information display The viewfinder 6 5 Number of exposures remaining 26 Battery level 25 Auto off timers 130 Language 127 LCD brightness 125 Framing grid 132 Photo information 92-96 II Taking Photographs Question Keyphrase Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? Auto modes 25-29 How do I use the GUIDE position on the mode dial? Guide mode 35-40 How do I quickly adjust Scene modes 30-31 settings for different How do I take pictures for printing scenes? I! at large sizes? How can I get more pictures on the memory card? Image quality and size 50-52 Can I take pictures with a small file size for e-mail? Can I choose how the camera focuses? Focus mode 41-43 Can I choose the focus point? Focus point 46 3D-tracking 45 Can I change the composition without refocusing? How do I focus on a subject that is not in a focus point? Focus lock 46 Can I set the flash to fire automatically Auto flash 59-60 Red-eye reduction 59-60 How do I avoid when needed? "red-eye'? Auto (flash off) mode 27 Flash off 58-60 How do I keep the flash from firing? How do I turn off the light on the front of the camera? How do I shoot a series of photos in quick succession? AF-assist illuminator Release mode How do I take pictures with the self-timer? Self-timer How do I use the optional remote control? Remote control What is exposure? How do I "freeze" motion? How do I suggest motion by blurring moving objects? Can I blur the background Can I make photos brighter to bring out a subject? or darker? Mode S (shutter-priority auto) Mode A (aperturepriority auto) Exposure compensation 67 69 70 76 How do I create "light trails" behind moving objects? Long time-exposures 72-73 How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? Active D-Lighti ng 64-65 How do I focus the viewfinder? Viewfl nder focus 23 Bee p 131 How do I keep the camera from beeping? iiil 122 53-54 55-57 Exposure iiil _ i ii/iii iii i_i_i II Viewing,Retouching,and PrintingPhotographs Question How do I view photographs Howdoldelete unwanted Can l zoom in on photos Keyphrase on the camera? .... photos? during Deleting playback? Can I protect photos from accidental Can I view photos in an automatic .... deletion? slide show? CanlviewphotosonaTV? _ How do l print photos? Canlprintthedateofrecordingonmyphotos? How do l order professional Can l make copies that look like photos of miniatures? IV Slicle sh ow 104 on TV movies from my photos? 116 Computer 105-106 Printing 107-115 Time stamp 109,112 114 140-154 Red-eye correction Can l copy a photo to use as a base for a painting? iiiiill 1O0 Retouch How do l make JPEG copies of RAW (NEF) photos? iiill _i Protect copies of photos? to make a single 33, 101-103 99 Print set (DPOF) Can l overlay two NEF (RPW) photos image? iiii_i photos prints? Howdolremove"red-eye"? Can l make stop-motion 32, 91 Playback zoom Viewing How do l copy photos to a computer? Can l create retouched Playback Image overlay 142 147-148 NEF (RAW) processing 149 Color outline 150 Miniature Stop-motion effect movie 150 151-152 II Menusand Settings Question Keyphrase How do l use the menus? Using the menus 11-13 Help 11 How do I get help for a menu or message? Error messages The information How do I adjust The command settings? 183 display dial Menus Reset shooting 6, 7 8-10 117-155 options 119 How do I restore default settings? Reset setup options How do I set the camera clock? Time zone and date How do I keep the file number insert a new memory card? from How do I reset file numbering to 1? 125 18,127 being reset when I File number Is there a quick way to access recently-used settings? sequence Recent settings 133 155 IIMiscellaneous Question Keyphrase What do I do with the eyepiece cap? Whatmemory The DK-5 eyepiece cap cards can l use? Approved memory What lenses can I use? Compatible Whatoptionalflashunits($peedlights)canluse? Optional What other accessories are available for my camera? cards lenses flash units 55 167 157 162 Accessories 166 How do I clean the camera? Cleaning 169 Who do I go to for servicing and repairs? Servici n g 169 What software is available for my camera? !i! _i i!!i i!_ Q&A Index .................................................................................................................................... ii For Your Safety .......................................................................................................................... xi Notices ........................................................................................................................................ xiii Introduction Overview Getting ....................................................................................................................................... to Know the Camera ................................................................................................. 1 2 The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................... 2 The Mode Dial ............................................................................................................................. 4 The Viewfinder ............................................................................................................................ 5 The Information Display .......................................................................................................... 6 The Command Dial ................................................................................................................... 8 The Power Switch ................................................................................................................... 10 Camera Menus .......................................................................................................................... 11 Using Camera Menus ............................................................................................................ 12 First Steps ................................................................................................................................... 14 Charge the Battery ................................................................................................................. 14 Insert the Battery .................................................................................................................... 15 Attach a Lens ............................................................................................................................ 16 Basic Setup ................................................................................................................................ 18 Insert a Memory Card ............................................................................................................ 20 Format the Memory Adjust Viewfinder Basic Photography "Point-and-Shoot" Card .................................................................................................... 21 Focus ...................................................................................................... 23 25 and Playback Photography (_o and _ Modes) ................................................... 25 Step 1: Turn the Camera On ................................................................................................ 25 Step 2: Select _0 or @ Mode ............................................................................................... 27 Step 3: Frame the Photograph .......................................................................................... 27 Step 4: Focus ............................................................................................................................ 28 Step 5: Shoot ............................................................................................................................ 29 Creative Photography (Scene Modes) ............................................................................. 30 Portrait .............................................................................................................................. 30 _i Landscape ........................................................................................................................ 30 ._. Child .................................................................................................................................. 31 Sports ................................................................................................................................ 31 Close Up ........................................................................................................................... 31 [] Night Portrait .................................................................................................................. 31 Basic Playback Deleting vi ........................................................................................................................... Unwanted Photographs 32 .................................................................................... 33 Guide Mode 35 The Guide Menu ....................................................................................................................... 35 Shoot: Taking Picturesin6uideMode............................................................................................... 37 View/Delete: ViewingandDetefingPicturesin 6uideMode............................................................. 39 Set up: Changing Camera Settingsin 6uideMode.............................................................................. 40 More on Photography (All Modes) Focus ............................................................................................................................................ 41 41 Focus Mode ............................................................................................................................... 41 AF-Area Mode .......................................................................................................................... 44 Focus Point Selection ............................................................................................................ 46 Focus Lock ................................................................................................................................. 46 Manual Image Quality Focus ........................................................................................................................... 48 and Size .......................................................................................................... 50 Image Quality ........................................................................................................................... 50 Image Size.................................................................................................................................. 52 Release Mode ............................................................................................................................ Self-Timer Using the Built-in 53 and Remote Modes ........................................................................................... 55 Flash .......................................................................................................... 58 Flash Mode ................................................................................................................................ 59 ISO Sensitivity Active ............................................................................................................................ D-Lighting ..................................................................................................................... P, S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed 62 64 67 and Aperture ................................................................................................ Mode P (Programmed 67 Auto) .............................................................................................. 68 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) .......................................................................................... 69 Auto) ....................................................................................... 70 Mode M (Manual) .................................................................................................................... 71 Exposure ..................................................................................................................................... Metering Autoexposure Exposure Lock ................................................................................................................ 75 Compensation Flash Compensation White Balance 74 ..................................................................................................................................... 74 ...................................................................................................... 76 .............................................................................................................. 78 ........................................................................................................................... 80 Fine-Tuning White Balance ................................................................................................. 82 Preset Manual ........................................................................................................................... 83 vii Picture Controls ........................................................................................................................ 87 Selecting a Picture Control .................................................................................................. 87 Modifying Picture Controls ................................................................................................. 88 More on Playback 91 Full-Frame Playback ................................................................................................................ 91 Photo Information .................................................................................................................. 92 Thumbnail Playback ............................................................................................................... 97 Calendar Playback ................................................................................................................... 98 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom .............................................................................. 99 Protecting Photographs from Deletion ........................................................................ I00 Deleting Photographs ........................................................................................................ 101 Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback ........................................................ 101 The Playback Menu .............................................................................................................. 102 Slide Shows ............................................................................................................................. 104 Connections Connecting 105 to a Computer Before Connecting Connecting Printing ............................................................................................... 105 the Camera ....................................................................................... 105 the Camera ..................................................................................................... 106 Photographs Connecting .......................................................................................................... 107 the Printer ....................................................................................................... 107 Printing Pictures One at a Time ....................................................................................... I 0B Printing Multiple Creating Index Prints ........................................................................................................... 113 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set ......................................................................... 114 Viewing Photographs Pictures .................................................................................................. 110 on TV ............................................................................................. Menu Guide 116 117 [] The Playback Menu: ManagingImages.................................................... 117 Playback Folder ................................................................................................................. 117 Display Mode ..................................................................................................................... 118 Image Review .................................................................................................................... 118 Rotate Tall ........................................................................................................................... 118 I_l The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ............................................................................ 119 Reset Shooting Options ................................................................................................. 119 ISO Sensitivity Settings .................................................................................................. 120 Color Space ........................................................................................................................ 121 Noise Reduction ............................................................................................................... 122 AF-Assist .............................................................................................................................. 122 Built-in viii Flash ...................................................................................................................... 123 The Setup Menu: (ameraSetup ........................................................ 124 Reset Setup Options ....................................................................................................... 125 LCD Brightness ................................................................................................................. 125 Info Display Format ........................................................................................................ 125 Auto Info Display ............................................................................................................. 127 Video Mode ....................................................................................................................... 127 Time Zone and Date ....................................................................................................... 127 Language ........................................................................................................................... 127 Image Comment .............................................................................................................. 128 Auto Image Rotation ...................................................................................................... 128 Dust off Ref Photo ........................................................................................................... 129 Auto off Timers ................................................................................................................. 130 Self-Timer Delay ............................................................................................................... 131 Remote on Duration ....................................................................................................... 131 Beep ..................................................................................................................................... 131 Viewfinder Options ......................................................................................................... 132 File Number Sequence .................................................................................................. 133 Buttons ................................................................................................................................ 134 No Memory Card? ........................................................................................................... 136 Date Imprint ...................................................................................................................... 136 Active Folder ..................................................................................................................... 138 Eye-Fi Upload .................................................................................................................... 139 Firmware Version ............................................................................................................. 139 The Retouch Creating Men u: CreatingRetouchedCopies................................................................. Retouched D-Lighting 140 Copies ............................................................................................. 141 .......................................................................................................................... 142 Red-Eye Correction ......................................................................................................... 142 Trim ...................................................................................................................................... 143 Monochrome .................................................................................................................... 143 Filter Effects ....................................................................................................................... 144 Color Balance .................................................................................................................... 145 Small Picture ..................................................................................................................... 145 Image Overlay ................................................................................................................... 147 NEF (RAW) Processing .................................................................................................... 149 Quick Retouch .................................................................................................................. 150 Color Outline ..................................................................................................................... 150 Miniature Effect ................................................................................................................ 150 Stop-Motion Movie ......................................................................................................... 151 Before and After ............................................................................................................... 154 Recent Technical Settings ................................................................................................................. Notes Compatible 155 157 Lenses ............................................................................................................... 157 Compatible CPU Lenses .................................................................................................... 157 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses .......................................................................................... 159 ix OptionalFlash Units(Speedlights) ..................................................................... 162 TheNikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) ...................................................... 162 OtherAccessories ......................................................................................... 166 Approved Memory Cards ........................................................................ 167 Attaching aPower Connector andACAdapter ................................................. 168 Caring fortheCamera .................................................................................... 169 Storage ............................................................................................ 169 Cleaning ........................................................................................... 169 TheLow-Pass Filter ............................................................................... 170 Caring fortheCamera andBattery: Cautions ........................................................ 174 Available Settings ......................................................................................... 176 Memory CardCapacity .................................................................................. 177 Exposure Program ........................................................................................ 178 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 179 Display ............................................................................................ 179 Shooting (AllModes) ............................................................................. 180 Shooting (P,S,A,M)............................................................................. 181 Playback ........................................................................................... 182 Miscellaneous ..................................................................................... 182 ErrorMessages ............................................................................................ 183 Specifications .............................................................................................. 186 Battery Life........................................................................................ 193 Index ........................................................................................................ 194 Toprevent damage toyourNikon product orinjurytoyourself ortoothers, read thefollowing safety precautions intheirentirety before using thisequipment. Keep these safety instructions where allthose whousetheproduct willread them. Theconsequences thatcouldresult fromfailure toobserve theprecautions listed inthis section areindicated bythefollowing symbol: /_, his Nikon icon marks warnings. this product. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using II WARNINGS /k Z_ Keepthe sunout of the frame Donot disassemble Keep the sun well out of the frame when Touching shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be in or close to the frame could cause a fire. repaired care should finger be taken not to put your in your eye accidentally. Should you notice smoke or an unusual from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, Continued taking care to avoid burns. operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. of flammable result in explosion gas, as this could or fire. this precaution /k Donot placethe straparoundthe neckof an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in Observecautionwhen usingthe flash • Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns. • Using the flash close to the subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than Avoidcontactwith liquidcrystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor Keepout of reachof children Failure to observe service center for inspection. one meter (39 in.) from the subject. Donot usein the presenceofflammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence technician. strangulation. Turnoff immediatelyin the event of malfunction smell coming only by a qualified parts the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. When operating the viewfinder diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder, internal Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove Z_ Donot look at the sunthroughthe viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light Usingthe viewfinder dioptercontrol the product's could touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. result in injury. xi /k Observeproperprecautionswhen handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode L_ Observeproper precautionswhen handling the quickcharger if • Keep dry. Failure to observe this improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries precaution shock. for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved • Dust on or near the metal parts of the for use in plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire. this equipment. • Do not short or disassemble the battery. • Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. an AC adapter, upside down • Do not handle the power cable or go near the charger during thunderstorms. If you are using Failure to observe this precaution result in electric shock. be sure it is unplugged. • Do not attempt could result in fire or electric to insert the battery • Do not damage, or backwards. could modify, or forcibly tug or bend the power cable. Do not place • Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat. it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flame. Should the insulation be • Do not immerse damaged in or expose to water. • Replace the terminal transporting cover when the battery. Do not representative transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or • Batteries are prone to leakage when • When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, battery has been to cool. use immediately precaution you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. to convert from one could damage the product or cause overheating /_ or fire. Useappropriatecables When connecting cables to the input and output should designed voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this power for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the • Discontinue adapters may be hot immediately used on battery result in precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not use with travel converters or when no charge remains. after use or when the product Failure to could • Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the dry place. • The battery for inspection. observe this precaution fire or electric shock. hairpins. battery and the wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service provided jacks, use only the cables or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain product regulations. /'_ CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing manuals compliance software with or should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. xii • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language by any means, without • in any form, Nikon's prior written permission. Nikon reserves the right to change product. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals any time and without Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the at prior notice. Nikon representative provided in your area (address separately). Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. FederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)RadioFrequencyInterferenceStatement This equipment to comply has been tested and found with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 1S of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable interference protection against harmful in a residential installation. equipment generates, uses, and can radiate communications. guarantee interference to radio However, there is no that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, determined which by turning can be the equipment and on, the user is encouraged D3000 Nikon CAUTIONS This radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful r_ off to try to Modifications The FCCrequires the user be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority operate the equipment. to In terrace Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided Nikon for your equipment. Using other by interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Noticefor Customersin the State of California • may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation the equipment • between and receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician the cord on this product or other reproductive Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • WARNING:Handling for help. harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 xiii Noticesfor Customersin Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This Class B digital apparatus Canadian ICES-003. complies with Cet appareil num_rique de la classe Best conforme _ la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Noticefor Customersin Europe This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be separately. collected The following apply only to users in European countries: The following apply only to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this • This product collection is designated for separate at an appropriate collection symbol or not, are designated point. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact or the local authorities in charge of waste 21 separately. for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. the retailer • For more information, management. contact or the local authorities the retailer in charge of waste management. Disposingof Data StorageDevices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded the malicious storage devices using commercially use of personal available software, potentially resulting in image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user's responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring data using commercial deletion software, or format ownership to another person, erase all the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual white balance (_ 83). Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. UseOnlyNikonBrand ElectronicAccessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards Only Nikon brand electronic accessories and flash accessories) certified electronic within and include complex battery by Nikon specifically engineered and proven to operate electronic circuitry. The use of non-Nikon (including electronic batteries, could damage of the camera or result in the batteries For more information xiv about of this the camera and may _,-_-_ overheating, Nikon brand accessories, camera are and safety requirements void your Nikon warranty. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation circuitry. AC adapters, for use with this Nikon digital the operational accessories chargers, contact igniting, rupturing, a local authorized 1 _ or leaking. Nikon dealer. J NoticeConcerningProhibitionof Copyingor Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other • Items prohibited by law from beingcopiedor reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample." or reproduction of paper coins, or securities which circulated in a foreign country are is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction stipulated or reproduced by law. The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies gift certificates, coupon (shares, bills, checks, etc.), commuter passes, or tickets, except when a minimum copies are to be provided of for business use bya company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. Complywith copyrightnotices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcuts, of stamps drawings, movies, and photographs and of certified governed by national by law is prohibited. copyright laws. Do not use this product issued by the government documents copied Cautionson certaincopiesand reproductions necessary The copying money, that has been digitally device may be punishable prints, maps, is and international for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. XV [] Before Taking Important Before taking pictures Pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning will not be held liable for damages [] Life-Long or lost profits that may result from product the Nikon malfunction. Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long education, normally. Learning" continually-updated commitment information to ongoing is available product support on-line at the following and sites: • For usersin the U.S.A.:http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For usersin EuropeandAfrica:http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For usersin Asia,Oceania,and the Middle East:http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date frequently-asked Additional following xvi with the latest product information, tips, answers to questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. information may be available URL for contact information: from the Nikon representative http://imaging.nikon.com/ in your area. See the Introduction OvervieW Thankyou for your purchase ofa Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. II Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find conventions the information you need, the following symbols and are used: This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. This icon marks notes; information camera. that should be read before using the This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. [_ Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories camera are engineered certified by Nikon specifically and proven to operate within for use with your Nikon digital its operational and safety requirements. THE USEOFNON-NIKONACCESSORIES COULDDAMAGEYOURCAMERAAND MAYVOIDYOUR NIKONWARRANTY. _1_ Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision camera be inspected device and requires by the original regular servicing. retailer or a Nikon-authorized Nikon recommends that the service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected [] or serviced. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used. Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body 11 1 2 3 4_ 21 18 lg m m Mode dial ................................... 4 Infrared Focal plane mark (÷) BF-1A body cap Mirror ...................................... 172 CPU contacts Lens mount Built-in BS-1 accessory shoe cover .............................................. 162 [] (information) .......... 49 button ......... 6 [] (exposure compensation) button ................................... 77 @ (aperture) button Flash compensation m 79 flash ............................ 58 m ........ 29 Red-eye reduction lamp ..... 60 ............................. 49 shoe (for optional flash unit) ........................... 162 Reset switch .......................... 179 USB connector Fn (function) m Accessory .............. 17 VIDEO-OUT connector cover Q (self-timer) lamp ...................... 56 Lens release button Connector AF-assist illuminator ............. 43 _ Eyelet for camera strap Power switch .......................... 25 Self-timer ......... 58 (flash compensation) button ................................... 79 button button .................... 56 (flash mode) button ............. 71 ................................................ Shutter-release m receiver Mounting button button ........... 57 ........... 134 index ..................... 16 Connecting computer Connecting ........ 116 to a ............................ 106 to a printer ..107 The(ameraBody((ontinued) 11 12 Viewfinder eyepiece ..............23 DK-20 rubber eyecup [ Monitor Viewing settings ...................6 Viewing pictures .................32 _ Full-frame playback ...........91 [] _ (playback zoom in) button ...................................... 7 (playback) button .....32, 91 control .................................. 23 _:_(AE-L/AF-L) button .......................... 47, 135 0-_ (protect) button ..........100 Deleting pictures ................33 Deleting pictures during playback ............................. 101 Power connector cover for optional power connector .............................................. 168 Battery-chamber cover latch Command dial .......................... 8 ................................................ Memory card slot cover .......20 Multi selector ......................... 12 _ (OK) button ....................... 12 Memory card access lamp ......................................... 20,29 (delete) button Tripod socket Diopter adjustment MENU (menu) button .....11, 117 [_[] (thumbnail/playback zoom out) button ...............97 ? (help) button ....................... 11 _ _ button ................................... 99 _B_ (information edit) _ Battery-chamber 15 cover ........ 15 3 The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following modes: II P,S,A, and M Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. P--Programmedauto(_ 68): Camera chooses shutter speed and aperture, user controls other settings. (_ 70): Adjust aperture to soften background details or increase depth-of-field to bring both main subject and S--Shutter-priority auto I I GUIDEMode A--Aperture-priority auto (_ 69): Choose fast shutter background into focus. (_ 71): Match GUIDE(_ 35): Take and speeds to freeze action, M--Manual view pictures and adjust slow shutter shutter settings with the help of an on-screen guide. suggest motion moving objects. speeds to by blurring speed and aperture to your creative intent. I I A utoModes Select these shoot photography. modes for simple, point-and- _!g ..... duce optimal plicity. .............. results with "point-and- Recommended for first-time ital cameras. h off) (_ 25): As above, except that the ot fire even when lighting is poor. II SceneModes Selecting a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene. Portrait(_ 30): Shoot portraits with background in soft focus. _ Sports(_ 31): Freeze motion l_i Landscape(_ 30): Preserve details in landscape shots. _ Closeup (_ 31 ): Take vivid close-ups ._. Child(_ 31 ): Create portraits [] Nightportrait(_ 31): Shoot portraits against a dimly-lit backdrop. of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered while skin tones remain soft and natural. for dynamic sports shots. of flowers, insects, and other small objects. The Viewfinder 1 1 m8 /I s ,s _ s8 m s z I .............. : ....... i: co ¸¸¸¸¸¸4¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ _ .............. 17 Framinggrid (displayed when On is selected for Viewfinder options > Viewfinder grid in the setup menu) .....................132 Reference circle for center- Flash-ready indicator ............29 Number Flexible program indicator ............................... 68 of exposures remaining Number ........................... 26 of shots remaining White balance recording indicator ............................... 83 Card warning indicator......183 Exposure compensation value ................................................ 76 Battery indicator.................... 25 Focuspoints ............................ 46 Flash compensation value ..................................... 78 Focusindicator................28, 49 Autoexposure (AE)lock indicator ................................ 75 ISO sensitivity ......................... 62 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 Shutter speed ..................69, 71 Aperture (Fnumber) ......70, 71 exposures) ................ 71 Exposure compensation display ................................... 77 Electronic rangefinder ....... 132 Flash compensation indicator ............................... 78 Exposure compensation indicator ............................... 76 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator ............................. 120 Warning indicator ............... 183 ........................... 26 No Battery When the battery is exhausted or no battery is inserted, dim. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. to normal when a fully-charged battery is inserted. [_ Exposure indicator before memory buffer fills ......................................... 54 weighted metering ............74 [I_ Battery indicator ...................25 _ The Viewfinder The viewfinder will display will return Display Owing to the characteristics radiating outward malfunction. the display in the viewfinder of this type of viewfinder display, you may notice fine lines from the selected focus point. This is normal and does not indicate a _1_ The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature. 5 The Information Display Shooting information, including shutter speed, aperture, and the number of exposures remaining, is displayed in the monitor when the [] button is pressed. _ON__ [] button Camera rotated 90 ° to shoot Camera in normal orientation in tall (portrait) orientation 29 28 27 26 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 25 24 23 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 19 Shooting mode _° auto/ auto (flash off) .............. 25 Scene modes ...................... 30 Guide mode ........................ 35 m m m Aperture Shutter (f-number) ...... 70, 71 speed .................. 69, 71 Shutter-speed display ............. 7 Aperture display ....................... 7 Exposure indicator ................ 71 Exposure compensation indicator ............................... 77 Electronic rangefinder ....... 132 Auto-area AF indicator ........ 45 3D-tracking indicator ........... 45 Focus point ............................. 46 17 Help icon ................................ 183 White Flash mode .............................. 59 Image size ............................... 52 Exposure compensation Image quality ......................... 50 Flash compensation Number P,S,A, and M modes ........... 67 18 ...... 76 .............. 78 of exposures remaining ............................ 26 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures) ............................ 26 Active D-Lighting Metering ................... 64 .................................. 74 balance ........................ 80 Battery indicator .................... 25 "Beep" indicator .................. 131 Picture Control ....................... 87 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator ............................. 120 Manual flash indicator Flash compensation for optional ....... 123 indicator flash units ... 164 AF-area mode ......................... 44 Date imprint Focus mode ............................. 41 Eye-Fi connection indicator ............................. 139 Release mode ......................... 53 ISO sensitivity ......................... 62 indicator ....... 136 II Changing Settings in the Information Display To change settings information Highlight items _) to view options items dial [] for the items display, using the multi in the selector for the highlighted can also be adjusted and camera listed press the 4]_ button. using buttons The Shutter-Speed These displays provide (_ and item. press Some the command 8). and Aperture visual indications ,B, button Displays of shutter Fast shutter speed, large aperture (small f-number), While the mode dial is rotated, [] Turning the Monitor speed and aperture. Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f-number). this display is replaced __ by an image of the mode dial. Off To clear information from the display, press the [] button again. Note that the monitor turns off automatically while the shutter-release is pressed or if no operations are performed for 8 s (the default [] value). The information display can be restored by pressing the [] button. See Also For information on choosing how long the monitor For information on choosing a design for the information stays on, see Auto off timers (_ (_ 125). For information on choosing whether information release button is pressed; see Auto info display (_ 127). 130). display, see Info display format, is displayed when the shutter- The Command Dial The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of settings when shooting information is displayed in the monitor. button:flash mode and flash compensation [] button: aperture, exposure compensation, and flash compensation Fn (_) button: release mode, image quality and size, ISO sensitivity, white balance, Active D-Lighting, Modedial or framing grid display [ aperture and shutter speed Choose a combination of (mode P;_ 68). _ _-_l _ ii_ Mode P Command dial Information display Mode Sor M Command dial Information display Mode A Command dial Information display Command dial Information display Choose a shutter speed (mode Sor M;_ 69, 71). Choose an aperture (mode A; _ 70). Choose an aperture (mode M; _71). + Mode M [] button Set exposure compensation (mode RS,orA; 76). i¸ Mode P,S,or A Ad ust flash compensation (mode + ÷_ _ [] button Command dial _,Set [ 1,0], Information display button Command dial FSe[ [ 1,0], Information display P,S, A, or M; _ 78). + .... _ _+_ P,S,A, orM button [] button Command dial Information display 9 The role of the Fn (_) button can be selected using the Buttons > _/Fn button option in the setup menu (_ 134), allowing the following settings to be adjusted by pressing the Fn (_) button and rotating the command dial: 4- Fn(6_))button Releasemode(_ 53) Command dial Whitebalance (_ 80) @Set Image qualityandsize(_ 50) Irnag_ quaLity/size 50 sensitivity(_ 62) Active D-Lighting(_ 64) Setframinggrid (_ 132) @Set Viewfinder The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off. 10 Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the MENUbutton. MENU button Tabs Choosefrom the following menus: • I-g-i:Playback(_ 117) • It_l:Shooting(_ 119) • y: Setup(_ 124) • F_: Retouch(_ 140) • _: Recentsettings(_ 155) Slider showsposition in current menu. ] Current settings are shown by icons. ] Menu options I Options in current menu. If a % icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the ? (91_) button. A description of the currently selectedoption or menu will bedisplayed while the button is pressed. Press • or • to scroll through the display. .......I ? (ql_) button [] Guide Mode To display the guide menu, rotate the mode dial to GUIDE (_ 35). 11 Using Camera Menus The multi selector and _) button are used to navigate the camera menus. Move cursor _ up /_ . _//_._// CanCelprewousand retUrnmenutO ___ o_ button: selecthighlighted item Selecthighlighteditemor display sub-menu Move cursor down Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. 1 Displaythe menus. Press the MENUbutton to display the menus. MENU button 2 .1 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press • to highlight the icon for the current menu. Selecta Press • 12 menu. or • to select the desired menu. 4 Position the cursor Press I_ to position menu. S 6 in the selected the cursor in the selected Highlight a menu item. Press• or • to highlight a menu item. Display options. Press I_ to display options item. 7 8 menu. for the selected menu Highlight an option. Press• or • to highlight an option. Select the highlighted item. Press _) to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the MENU button. Note the following: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available. • While pressing I_ generally has the same effect as pressing _), there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing _). • To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway (_ 29). 13 Charge the Battery The camera is powered by an EN-EL9a rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-23 quick charger before use. About one hour and forty minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. Plug the charger in. Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery charger and plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. 2 Remove the terminal cover. Remove the terminal cover from the battery. 3 Insert the battery. Insert the battery as shown in the illustration on the charger. The CHARGE lamp will blink while the battery charges. Battery charging 4 Remove the battery when charging is complete. Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Remove the battery and unplug the charger. 14 Charging complete Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off. [] Inserting Power switch and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off before inserting removing batteries. 2 Open the battery-chamber Unlatch (_rl_)and open or cover. the battery-chamber cover. 3 4 Insert the battery. Insert the battery as shown at right. Close the battery-chamber cover. _I_ The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi-xii and 174-175 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below O°C (32 °F) or above 40°C (104°F). Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures between 5-35°C (41-95°F); for best results, charge the battery at temperatures above 20°C (68°F). Battery capacity may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at low temperatures. The battery may be hot immediately after use. Wait for the battery to cool before recharging. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug when not in use. 15 Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. rth index Focal length scale Mounting index Lens cap (_ 158) cap A-M mode switch (see below) Focus ring (_ 48, 19 I) VR (vibration reduction) switch (_ 17) Zoom ring 1 2 3 Turn the camera Remove camera Attach off. the rear lens cap and the body cap. _-_ _ the lens. Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount (_rl_). Being careful not to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (_r2_). Slide the A-M switch to A (autofocus; if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for autofocus A M M/A with manual priority). _I_ Autofocus Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped motors. Autofocus is not available with other AF lenses. 16 with autofocus M] II Detaching theLens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (_1_) while turning the lens clockwise (_2_). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. II Vibration Reduction (VII) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G which reduces blur caused by camera allowing shutter speeds to be slowed 55mm (Nikon measurements; effects VR lenses support shake even when by approximately vary with the user vibration reduction (VR), the camera is panned, 3 EV at a focal length of and shooting conditions). To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to ON. Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of camera shake on the image in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of framing the subject and focusing in both autofocus and manual modes. When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of the pan (if the camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake), making it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc. Vibration reduction can be turned off by sliding the VR switch to OFE Turn vibration reduction offwhen the camera is securely mounted on a tripod, but leave it on if the tripod head is not secured or when using a monopod. _I_ CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped minimum setting _I_ Vibration (highest with an aperture ring (_ 158), lock aperture at the f-number). Reduction Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration to the lens is cut while vibration reduction reduction is in effect. If power is on, the lens may rattle when shaken. This is not a malfunction, and can be corrected by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on. Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in flash is charging. When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder not indicate a malfunction. may be blurred after the shutter is released. This does 17 Basic Setup A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the time and date. Photographs can not be taken until you have set the time and date. Turn the camera on. Power switch A language-selection dialog will be displayed. 2 3 Select a language. Press • or • to highlight and press _). Choose a time the desired language zone. A time-zone selection dialog will be displayed. Press • or I_ to highlight the local time zone (the UTC field shows the difference between the selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time, or UTC, in hours) and press _). 4 Choose Press • a date or • format. to choose the order in which the year, month, and day will be displayed. to proceed to the next step. 5 Turn daylight saving time Press _) on or off. Daylight saving time options will be displayed. Daylight saving time is off by default; if daylight saving time is in effect in the local time zone, press • to highlight On and press _). 18 6 Set the date and time. The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Press • or I_ to select an item, • or • to change. Press _) to set the clock and exit to shooting mode. [] The Setup Menu Language and date/time settings can be changed at any time using the Language and Time zone and date (_ 127) options in the setup menu. [] (_ 127) The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EP-5 power connector and EH-Sa AC adapter 3ower the clock for about a month. when the camera is turned on, the clock battery Set the clock to the correct time and date. [] The Camera against 168). Three days of charging will that the clock is not set is displayed is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches regularly (_ If a message warning more accurate and household clocks. Check the clock time pieces and reset as necessary. 19 Insert a Memory Card The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). Turn the camera off. [] Inserting Power switch and Removing Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting removing memory cards. 2 3 or Open the card slot cover. Slide the card slot cover out (_rl_)and open the card slot (_r2_). Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card as shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place. The memory card access lamp will light for a few seconds. Close the memory card slot cover. Front _I_ Inserting Memory Cards Inserting memory cards upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation. Access lamp If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or the card has been formatted in another device, format the card as described on page 21. II RemovingMemory Cards After confirming that the access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in to eject it (_1_).The card can then be removed by hand (_2_). 2O Format the Memory Card Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being formatted devices. Format the card as described below. in other [I_ Formatting Memory Cards Formatting memory cardspermanently deletesanydata theymaycontain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (_ 105). 1 Turn the camera 2 Display format on. Power switch options. Press the MENUbutton to display the menus. Highlight Format memory card in the setup menu and press I_. For more information on using the menus, see page 1I. MENU button 3 Highlight Yes. To exit without formatting the memory highlight No and press _). 4 card, Press _). The message at right will be displayed while the card is formatted. Do notremove the Formatting memory card. memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until formatting is complete. 21 Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution from the camera. when removing memory cards • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, Failure to observe these precautions camera or card. could deleted, or copied to a computer. result in loss of data or in damage • • Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects. Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks. • Do not apply force to the card casing. the card. • Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of humidity, [] Failure to observe this precaution to the could damage or direct sunlight. The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the "lock" position, the memory photos can not be deleted card can not be formatted or recorded and (a beep will sound if you attempt to release the shutter). To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to the "write" position. 22 Write-pro tect switch Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on. 2 Focus the viewfinder. Slide the diopter adjustment control up and down until the viewfinder display and focus point are in sharp focus. When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails your eye. in Focus point [] Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are unable to focus the viewfinder (AF-S; _ 42), single-point AF ([-]; _ as described above, select single-servo autofocus 45), and the center focus point (_ 46), and then frame a high-contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera. With the camera in focus, use the diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus in the viewfinder. further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (_ If necessary, viewfinder focus can be 166). 23 24 ii_ I _ i BasicPhotography andPlayback This section describes how to take photographs in _o (auto) mode, an automatic "point-and-shoot" mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, and in which the flash will fire automatically if the subject is poorly lit. To take photographs with the flash off while leaving the camera in control of other settings, rotate the mode dial to _ to select auto (flash off) mode. Step 1: Turn the Camera Turn the camera On on. Power switch Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. The information display will appear in the monitor. 2 Check the battery level. Check the battery level in the information display or the viewfinder (if the monitor is off, press the [] button to view the information display; if the monitor does not turn on, the battery is exhausted and must be recharged). Informationdisplay l Battery fully charged. Battery partially discharged. Low battery. Ready fully-charged spare battery or Battery exhausted; (blinks) (blinks) exchange shutter release disabled. Charge or battery. 25 3 Check the number of exposures remaining. The information display and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be stored on the memory card. Check the number of exposures remaining. If there is not enough memory to store additional photographs at current settings, a warning will be displayed. No further pictures can be taken until the memory card has been replaced (_ 20) or photographs have been deleted (_ 33, 101). When enough memory remains on the memory card to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, the number of exposures remaining will be shown in thousands, rounded down to the nearest hundred (e.g., if there is room for 1,260 exposures, the exposure count display will show 1.2 K). [] Auto Meter Off At default settings, the viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about eight seconds (auto meter off), reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release button Exposuremeters on halfway to reactivate 8, Exposuremeters off The length of time before the exposure the Auto [] off timers the display option (_ 29). % meters turn off automatically can be adjusted using in the setup menu (_ 130). Image Sensor Cleaning At default settings, the camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering remove dust when the camera is turned on or off (_ 170). 26 Exposuremeters on the image sensor to Step 2: Select _,0or _ Mode To shoot where use of a flash is prohibited, photograph infants, or capture natural lighting under low light conditions, rotate the mode dial to _. Otherwise, rotate the mode dial to _o. _rnode Mode dial _°rnode Step 3: Frame the Photograph Ready the camera. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot halfa pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable. Hold the camera as shown at right when framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation. In _ mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting poor; use of a tripod is recommended. 2 is Frame the photograph. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in at least one of the 11 focus points. iiiiiiiiiiiiiii!i!iiiiiiiiiiilililili_ !iiii!ii!ii!ii!ii!il Focuspoint 27 [] Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a Zoom in larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale index to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out). Zoom out Step 4: Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The camera will select the focus points automatically. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light. 2 Check the indicators in the viewfinder. When the focus operation is complete, the selected focus points will be briefly highlighted, a beep will sound, and the in-focus indicator (0) will appear in the viewfinder. In-focus Buffer indicator capacity While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory buffer ("p°"; _ 54) will be displayed in the viewfinder. 28 Step 5: Shoot Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. The access lamp next to the memory card slot cover will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds (the photo will automatically clear from the display when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway). Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. [] The Shutter-Release Access lamp Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release release button is pressed halfway. the rest of the way down. button. The camera focuses when the shutter- To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button ÷ [] The Built-in If additional Flash lighting is required for correct exposure built-in flash will pop up automatically button is pressed halfway. If the flash is raised, photographs be taken when the flash-ready ready indicator finger in _0 mode, the when the shutter-release is not displayed, indicator (_) is displayed. the flash is charging; briefly from the shutter-release button can only If the flash- remove your and try again. To save battery power when the flash is not in use, return it to its closed position into place. by pressing it gently [] downward till the latch clicks Using the Flash For more information on using the flash, see page 58. 29 The camera offers a choice of"scene" modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on pages 25-29. II The ModeDial The following dial: scenes can be selected with the mode Mode ¸¸ ¸¸¸ ¸¸¸ ¸¸¸ ¸¸¸ ¸¸¸ ¸¸¸ ¸¸¸ ¸¸¸ ¸¸¸ Mode dial ¸¸¸ Portrait _ii Landscape ._. Child [] Sports Closeup Nightportrait II SceneModes Portrait Use for portraits with soft, natural- looking skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth. 3O Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. '_i/d Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural. Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges). Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur. Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur. 31 At default settings, photographs are automatically displayed for about 4 s after shooting. If no photograph is displayed in the monitor, the most recent picture can be viewed by pressing the I_q button. Press the [] button. A photograph monitor. will be displayed in the Fcqbutton 2 View additional pictures. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing • or I_ or rotating the command dial. To view additional current photograph, information press • on the and • (_ 92). To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 32 Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. I Displaythe press the _ button. photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page. 2 [] Delete the photograph. Pressthe _ button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press the _ button again to delete the image and return to playback (to exit without deleting the picture, press I_). _ button Delete To delete selected images (_ 102), all images taken on a selected date (_ in the current playback folder (_ 117), use the Delete option 103), or all images in the playback menu. 33 34 GuideMode The Guide Menu The guide menu functions. mode dial The top level of the guide is rotated to GUIDE. gives access to a variety Choose from the following of frequently-used menu is displayed and useful when the menus: Shoot....... I........ Take pictures. I View and/or delete pictures. Setup _nge _ _ r ' [ Battery indicator (_ 25) Shootingmode: A guide mode indicator the shooting Number appears on mode icon. of exposures remaining (_ 26) [I_ Guide Mode Guide mode is reset to Easy operation > Auto when the mode dial is rotated setting or the camera is turned button is pressed, the camera will take pictures in auto mode. top level menu can be displayed monitor remains on when the guide menu. off. If no other by pressing the MENUbutton. no operations are performed, Auto off timers [] Displaying to another option is selected when the shutter-release If the monitor turns off, the To increase the time the select Set up > Auto off timers in ÷ the Top Level of the Guide Menu Press the MENUbutton at any time to return to the top level of the guide menu. 35 The following To operations can be performed while the guide menu is displayed: F°-_ii_e .... S :h Description Press • or • to highlight options in the guide menu. Press •, •, •, or • to highlight options in displays like that shown at Highlight options right. Select highlighted _) Press _) to select the highlighted option. Press • to return to the previous display. option Return to previous display To cancel and return to the previous display from displays like that shown at right, highlight Return to top level menu '3 and press _). Press MENUto return to the top level of the guide menu. MENU button Ifa _ icon is displayed atthe bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed the ? (ql_) button. the currently selected option through ? (q=_) button the display. of will be displayed while the button is pressed. Press • or • to scroll View help 36 by pressing A description (help) icon Select Shoot to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. Press MENUto display Highlight Shoot Press o_ to display options guide menu Highlight following Shoot in the top level of the guide menu and press _) to display the options: Easyoperation Landscapes1,2 Portraits Sleeping faces Au!o Distantsubjects 1,2 Advancedoperation 3 _ Close-ups Movingsubjects 1,2 Night portrait _U_EIE! Soften backgrounds:Select aperture Freezemotion (people): Select a shutter speed GUIOE Freezemotion (vehicles): Select a shutter speed • mers& remotecontrol 1 Built-in flash turns offautomatically. 2 AF-assist illuminator Optional flash units can still be used (_ 162). (_ 43) turns off automatically. 3 If the subject is poorly lit, you can raise ISO sensitivity as described on page 62 after selecting Start shooting. 37 To select a scene (Easy operation @ > Auto in this example): Press • Highlight an option Highlight a scene I Press• @ Highlight Start shooting (to adjust the settings listed below, select More settings) Presso_ to view camera settings in the information display (_ 6) II MoreSettings Select More settings to adjust the following: flashmode1 PictureControl2 Releasemode Exposurecompensation 2 AF-areamode flashcompensation 2 1 Modes available vary with shooting option selected in guide mode. 2 Advanced operation only. [] Displaying the Top Level of the Guide Menu Pressthe MENU button at any time to return to the top level of the guide menu. 38 Select View/delete Press MENUto display to view and delete Highlight pictures. View/delete Press o_ to display options guide menu Highlight View/delete following options: in the top level of the guide menu and press _) to display the View single photos View multiple photos Choosea date View a slideshow Delete photos To select an option (View single photos in this example): I Highlight [] Displaying an option Press o_ to select the Top Level of the Guide Menu Press the MENUbutton at any time to return to the top level of the guide menu. 39 Select Set up to format memory Press MENUto display cards or adjust camera settings. HighlightSet up Press o_ to display options guide menu Highlight Set up in the top following options: level of the guide menu and press _) to display Image quality LCDbrightness Autooff timers Image size Info backgroundcolor Beep ActiveD-Lighting Autoinfo display Date imprint Playbackfolder Videomode No memory card? Print set (DPOF) Timezoneanddate Eye-Fiupload* Formatmemory card Language * Only available Changes card, to settings Video upload To select when compatible mode, only apply an option other Time than zone in guide (Beep Eye-Fi memory card is inserted. Playback folder, and Language, mode date, Print set (DPOF), No memory and are not reflected Format Press o_ in other shooting Highlight an option I Press o_ to select [] Displaying the Top Level of the Guide Menu Press the MENUbutton 4O memory card?, and > Off in this example): Highligh t a setting the at any time to return to the top level of the guide menu. Eye-Fi modes. MoreonPhotography (AllModes) Focus ca n be adjusted automatically or manually (see "Focus Mode" below). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (_ 46) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (_ 46). Focus Mode Choose from automatic Place the cursor and manual focus modes. in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the [] Press the 4]_button to place the cursor in the information display. [] button 2 Information button. display Display focus-mode options. Highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press _). 41 3 Choose a focus mode. Highlight one of the following options and press _). Note that AF-Sand AF-Care available only in modes R S,A, and M. _-_i'?'i?'i--o_i)ti°on _''F'?'°'_ _°°_ AF-A .................. Description Auto-servo Camera automatically AF stationary, Single-servo AF-S AF selects single-servo continuous-servo For stationary subjects. is pressed halfway. For moving servo AF release button is pressed MF Manual focus Focus manually (_ 48). Continuous-servo subjects. ....... if subject is is moving. shutter-release Camera focuses continuously button while shutter- halfway. Autofocus In AF-Cmode or when continuous-servo priority to shutter if subject Focus locks when Continuous- AF-C autofocus ..... autofocus response autofocus and the shutter is selected in AF-Amode, the camera gives may be released before the in-focus indicator is displayed. [] Getting Autofocus Good Results with Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, (0) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing even when the subject is not in focus. (_ 46) to focus on another photograph. release may or the in-focus indicator the shutter to be released In these cases, focus manually (_ 48) or use focus lock subject at the same distance and then recompose the There is little or no contrast The focus point contains between areas of sharply contrasting the subject and the background. brightness. Example:Subject is the same color as the background. The focus point contains objects at different from the camera. Example:Subject distances is inside a Example:Subject is half in the shade. Background objects appear larger than the subject. Example: a building is in the frame behind the subject. cage. The subject regular is dominated geometric patterns. Example: A row of windows in a skyscraper. by The subject contains fine details. Example:A field of flowers other subjects that are small or lack variation in brightness. 42 many or The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator automatically to assist the autofocus release button light: • During used (_ AF-assist illuminator will light when the shutter- is pressed halfway. The AF-assist illuminator will not continuous-servo • In shooting operation autofocus modes in which or manual focus the AF-assist illuminator can not be 176) • If Off has been selected for the AF-assist option menu (_ 122) in the shooting The illuminator has a range of about 0.S-3.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of 18-200 mm and remove the lens hood. [] Focus Mode Focus mode can also be selected from the shooting menu (_ 119). [] The Beep Speaker The Beep option in the setup menu (_ 131) can be used to turn the beep speaker on or off. 43 AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus Place the cursor in the information is selected. display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the [] Press the ,1t, button to place the cursor in the information display. [] button 2 44 Information display ,I], button Display AF-area mode options. Highlight the current AF-area mode in the information display and press _). button. 3 Choose an AF-area mode. Highlight one of the following options and press _). [3D]3D-tracking (1 1 points) is not available when AF-Sis selected for focus mode. ...... __O_l_tio_OOn_,,_=_ ...... [_] Single point Description User selects focus point using multi selector (_ 46); camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects. In AF-AandAF-Cfocusmodes, user selects focus point manually but camera will focus based on information [-O.]Dynamic area (_ 46), from surrounding focus points if subject briefly leaves selected point. Use with erratically moving subjects. In AF-Sfocusmode,user selects focus point manually (_ 46); camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only. [m] Auto-area Camera automatically detects subject and selects focus point. In AF-AandAF-Cfocusmodes,user selects focus point using mu Iti selector (_ 46). If subject [3D] 3D-tracking (11 points) moves after camera has focused, camera uses 3D- tracking to select new focus point and keep focus locked on original subject while shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If subject leaves viewfinder, and recompose [] AF-Area remove your finger from shutter-release photograph Mode AF-area mode can also be selected from the shooting AF-area mode selections M are reset when another [] button with subject in selected focus point. 3D-tracking made in shooting shooting menu (_ 119). modes other than P,S,A, or mode is selected. (11 Points) When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding focus point are stored in the camera. Consequently desired results with subjects 3D-tracking may not produce the the that are the same color as the background. 45 Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF-area modes other than [m] Auto-area, you can choose from 11 focus points, making it possible to compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame. 1 Choose an AF-area mode other than Ira1Auto-area (_ 44). 2 Select the focus point. Use the multi selector to select the focus point in the viewfinder or information display. Press _) to select the center focus point. Focus poin t Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing in AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C focus modes (_ 41), making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (_ 42), you can also focus on another subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to recompose the photograph. Focus lock is most effective when an option other than [m] Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode (_ 44). Focus. Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to initiate focus. Check that the in-focus indicator (0) appears in the viewfinder. 46 % 2 Lock focus. AF-AandAF-Cfocusmodes:With the shutter-release Shutter-release button button pressed halfway (_r1_),press the AE-LIAF-L button (_r2_)to lock both focus and exposure (an ® AE-L icon will be displayed in the viewfinder). Focus will remain locked while the AE-LIAF-L button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button. AE-UAF-/button [_ • AF-Sfocus mode:Focus will lock automatically when the in-focus indicator appears, and remain locked until you remove your finger from the shutterrelease button. Focus can also be locked by pressing the AE-LIAF-Lbutton (see above). 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway (AF-S)or keep the AE-LIAF-L button pressed, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance. [] The AE-L/AF-L Button The Buttons > AE-L/AF-L option AE-I./AF-Lbutton. in the setup menu (_ 135) controls the behavior of the 47 Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when you are not using an AF-S or AF-I lens or when autofocus does not produce the desired results (_ 42). Set the lens focus-mode switch. If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, slide the switch to M. 2 image manually, displayed is in focus. when the adjust Photographs image is not matte ring until field can be taken the in the viewfinder at any time, even in focus. AF-S Lenses the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G manual for illustrative purposes; focus-mode switch to M. _ 191) can select manual VR lens used in this focus simply by setting the lens M/A If the lens supports 48 the lens focus on the clear Users of AF-S lenses (including [] M/A-M switch Focus. To focus [] A-M switch M/A (autofocus with manual override, MF priority), be selected by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; _ be adjusted regardless manually, of the mode selected with the lens. manual focus can also 41). Focus can then II TheElectronicRangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point can be selected from anyofthe 11 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (0) is displayed. Note that with the subjects listed on page 42, the in-focus indicator may sometimes be displayed when the subject is not in focus; confirm focus in the viewfinder before shooting. [] Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body. The distance between the lens mounting alane is 46.5 mm (1.83 in.). flange and the focal Focal plane mark [] The Exposure Indicator If desired, the exposure manual indicator can be used to determine whether the focus point for focus is in front of or behind the subject (_ 132). 49 Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (_ 177). Image Quality Choose a file format and compression Place the cursor ratio (image quality). in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the [] Press the ,[I, button to place the cursor in the information display. [] button 2 Display image Information display quality button. ,I], button options. Highlight the current image quality in the information display and press _). 3 Choose a file type. Highlight one of the following options and press @. _ii_=_NEF(RAW) JPEG fine NEF .... Description Raw 12-bit data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card. Choose for images that will be processed on a computer. Record JPEGimages at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 4 (fine image quality). :8(normal JPEG normal JPEG RecordJPEGimagesatacompressionratioofroughlyl image quality). Record JPEGimages at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 16 (basic JPEG basic image quality). 5O [] NEF (RAW) Images Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG images. Date imprint NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG. NEF (RAW) images can be viewed (_ 136) is not available at image quality on the camera or using software settings such as Capture of NX 2 (available separately; _ 167) or ViewNX (available on the supplied Software Suite CD). JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) images can be created using the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch [] menu (_ 149). NEF (RAW)/NEF+JPEG When photographs taken at NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic are viewed JPEG image will be displayed. When photographs on the camera, only the taken at these settings are deleted, both NEF and JPEG images will be deleted. [] File Names Photographs are stored as image files with names of the form "DSC_nnnn.xxx" where nnnn is a four-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera, and xxx is one of the following three letter extensions: "NEF" for NEF images, "JPG" for JPEG images, or"AVl" for stop-motion movies. The NEF and JPEG files recorded setting of NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic have the same file names but different extensions. at a Small copies created with the small picture option in the retouch menu have file names beginning with "SSC_" and ending with the extension ".JPG" (e.g., "SSC_O001JPG"). Stop motion movies have file names beginning the other options in the retouch with "ASC_" (e.g., "ASC_O001 .AVI"); images recorded menu have file names beginning with with "CSC" (e.g., "CSC_O001. JPG"). Images recorded with the Color space option in the shooting menu set to Adobe RGB (_ 121) have names that begin with an underscore (e.g., "_DSCO001 .JPG"). [] The Shooting Menu Image quality can also be adjusted in the shooting menu (_ 119). [] using the Image quality option The Fn Button Image quality command and size can also be adjusted dial (_ by pressing the Fn (_) button and rotating the 134). 51 Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Place the cursor in the information If shooting information Press the _fl, button [] 2 3 button is not displayed to place the cursor display. in the monitor, press the [] in the information display. button. ,B, button Information display Display image size options. Highlight the current image size in the information display and press _). Choose an image size. Highlight one of the following options and press @. [] The Shooting Menu Image size can also be adjusted shooting menu (_ 119). [] using the Image size option The Fn Button Image quality and size can also be adjusted command 52 in the dial (_ 134). by pressing the Fn(_) button and rotating the Release mode determines continuous how the camera takes photographs: sequence, or with a timed shutter-release Place the cursor in the information one at a time, in a delay or remote control. display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the [] Press the 4], button to place the cursor in the information display. [] button 2 Display release Information mode button. display options. Highlight the current release mode in the information display and press _). 3 Choose a release mode. Highlight one of the following options and press @. .............,_Mo=dOe= .............. T,o_o_ [] Description Singleframe Camera takes one photograph _ressed. Continuous Camera records about 3 frames per second while shutter-release button is held down. Self-timer Use for self-portraits (_ 55). 2s Delayedremote Optional each time shutter-release or to reduce blurring ML-L3 wireless remote released after two-second control button is caused by camera shake required. Shutter is required. Shutter is delay (_ 55). Quick-response Optional ML-L3 wireless remote remote released immediately (_ 55). control 53 [] The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession; note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full. While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the memory card slot will light. Depending on the number of the images in the buffer, recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes. remove or disconnect switched offwhile Do notremove the power source until the access lamp has gone out. the memorycard or If the camera is data remain in the buffer, the power will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been recorded. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card. [] Continuous Release Mode Continuous release mode (_J_j)can not be used with the built-in (_ 27) or turn the flash off (_ 58-59). [] flash; rotate the mode dial to Buffer Size The approximate number memory buffer at current exposure-count of images that can be stored in the settings is shown in the viewfinder display while the shutter-release button __ii is pressed. The illustration shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about 21 pictures. [] Auto Image Rotation The camera orientation recorded for the first shot applies to all images in the same burst, even if the camera is rotated during shooting. See "Auto Image Rotation" (_ 128). [] The Shooting Menu Release mode can also be adjusted in the shooting [] See Also For information on using the Fn (_) button see page 134. For information burst, see page 177. 54 using the Release mode option menu (_ 119). and the command on the number of photographs dial to select a release mode, that can be taken in a single Self-Timer and Remote Modes The self-timer and optional ML-L3 wireless remote control (_ 167) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. I Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 3 Select a release mode (_ 53). Select self-timer (_), delayed remote (_2s),or quick-response remote mode (_). Framethe [] photograph. Using a Remote Control Ifautofocus is in effect in delayed remote can be focused released if the shutter-release [] or quick-response by pressing the shutter-release button button remote mode, the camera halfway (the shutter will not be is pressed all the way down). Cover the Viewfinder After framing the photograph, remove the DK-20 rubber eyecup (_1_)and insert DK-5 eyepiece cap the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap as shown (_2_). This prevents light entering via the viewfinder exposure. removing interfering with Hold the camera firmly when the rubber eyecup. 55 4 Take the photograph. Self-timer mode: Press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus, and then press the button the rest of the way down to start the self-timer. The self-timer lamp will start to blink and a beep will begin to sound. Two seconds before the photograph is taken, the self-timer lamp will stop blinking and the beeping will become more rapid. The shutter will be released ten seconds after the timer starts. % The timer will not start if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations which the shutter can not be released. in Delayedremoteandquick-response remote modes:From a distance of 5 m (16 ft.) or less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver on the camera and press the shutter-release button on the ML-L3. in delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released. In quick-response remote mode, the self-timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released. No picture will be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released. If no operations are performed for about five minutes after selecting delayed remote or quick-response remote modes, the camera will automatically return to single frame or continuous mode, cancelling remote control mode. Turning the camera off cancels self-timer single frame or continuous mode. 56 and remote release modes and restores [I_ Before Using the Remote Control Before using the remote sheet. control for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery insulator _I_ Using the Built-in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in P,S, A, or M modes, the flash and wait for the { indicator be interrupted if the flash is raised after the self-timer In auto or scene modes in which charging to be displayed when delayed remote press the _ button in the viewfinder or delayed the flash pops up automatically, or quick-response to raise (_ 58). Shooting remote will timer has started. the flash will begin remote mode is selected; once the flash is charged, it will automatically pop up and fire if required when the shutter-release button on the ML-L3 is pressed. The camera will only respond to the shutter-release button on the ML-L3 once the flash has charged. In flash modes that support red-eye reduction, the red-eye reduction lamp will light for about one second before the shutter is released. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for two seconds, followed second before the shutter [] by the red-eye reduction lamp, which lights for one is released to reduce red-eye. The _ Button Self-timer button mode can also be selected (_ 134). by pressing the button [] See Also For information choosing on changing the length the duration of the self-timer, see page 131. For information of time the camera will remain in standby mode is cancelled, see page 131. For information on controlling the self-timer and remote control are used, see page 131. mode before on remote control the beeps that sound when 57 The camera supports subjects. a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit rll L AUTO ._ II Usingthe Built-in Hasm ,-,, _, ._., _6, and [] Modes 1 2 Choose a flash mode (_ 59). Take pictures. The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is taken. % II Usingthe Built-in Flash:P,$,A, and M Modes 1 Raise the flash. Press the _ button 2 Choose a flash 3 Take pictures. to raise the flash. mode {_ 59). The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken. II Loweringthe Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward 58 until the latch clicks into place. button Flash Mode To choose a flash mode: Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the [] Press the ,I], button to place the cursor in the information display. [] button 2 3 Information display Display flash mode options. Highlight the current flash mode in the information display and press _). Choose a flash Highlight @ mode. a mode and press _). The flash modes available vary with shooting _.AUTO _.<_'AUTO button. @ mode: Auto _.<3_AUT O Auto+red-eyereduction Off Auto+slowsync+ SLOW red-eyereduction _AUTO SLOW @ Auto+slowsync off _=_._._._._._._._._._._._._A <_!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!_ =_°_._._._._._._._._._._._._M_T7?_?777777777_7 Fillflash _<_ Fill flash Red-eye reduction _,.<_,'SLOW Slow sync+ red-eyereduction _SLOW Slowsync _.REAR* Rearcurtain+slowsync SLOW appears in information display _<_ Red-eyereduction _.REAR Rear-curtainsync when setting is complete. 59 The flash modes listed on the previous page may combine one or more of the following settings, as shown by the flash mode icon: • AUTO (autoflash):When lighting is poor or subject is back lit, flash pops up automatically when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. • <_(red-eyereduction): Usefor portraits. Red-eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires, reducing "red-eye." • @(off): Flash does not fire even when lighting is poor or subject is back-lit. • SLOW (slowsync):Shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light. Useto include background lighting in portraits. • REAR (rear-curtainsync):Flash fires just before shutter closes, creating a stream of light behind moving light sources (below at right). If this icon is not displayed, flash will fire as the shutter opens (front-curtain sync; the effect this produces with moving light sources is shown below at left). Front-curtain sync [] Choosing Rear-curtain sync a Flash Mode The flash mode can also be selected by pressing the button and rotating the command dial (in P,S,A, and M modes, raise the flash before using the { button the flash mode). [] The Built-in to choose button Command dial Flash For information on the lenses that can be used with the built-in flash, see page 160. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range ofO.6 m (2 ft.) and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. The shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after it has been used for several consecutive shots. The flash can be used again after a short pause. [] Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash The following shutter speeds are available with the built-in flash. Mode _.0,_, ._.,p,A _°::_ _ s°iiU tter°spe_e_J °=_--°- =:_:'_'i_'i_'i_'-Mod°e=!_ _°°_s_°iiutte_°°°°°_r°spee_J .............. 1/200-1/60s S 1/200-30s 1/200--1/125 S [] 60 1/200-1 S M 1/200-30 s, bulb [] Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. 61 "ISO sensitivity" is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. Place the cursor in the information display. if shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the [] Press the ,1t, button to place the cursor in the information display. [] button 2 Display Information display ISO sensitivity Choose ,I], button options. Highlight the current ISO sensitivity information display and press _). 3 button. in the an ISO sensitivity. Highlight an option and press _). ISO sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 100 and ISO 1600 in steps equivalent to 1 EV. For special situations, ISO sensitivity can be raised above ISO 1600 by about 1 EV (Hi 1, equivalent to ISO 3200). Auto and scene modes also offer an AUTOoption, which allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions. 62 [] AUTO If the mode dial is rotated mode, the ISO sensitivity [] to P,S,A, or M after AUTOis selected for ISO sensitivity Hi1 Pictures taken at this setting [] in another last selected in P,S,A, or M mode will be restored. The Shooting are more likely to be subject to noise and color distortion. Menu ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the ISO sensitivity settings option in the shooting menu (_ 120). [] See Also For information For information on enabling auto ISO sensitivity control in _ S,A, or M modes, see page 120. on using the Noise reduction option in the shooting menu to reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities, command see page 122. For information dial to select ISO sensitivity, on using the Fn (_) button and the see page 134. 63 If On is selected, the camera automatically adjusts Active D-Lighting during shooting to preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. It is most effective when used with _ Matrix metering (_ 74). Active D-Lighting: OFFOff Active D-Lighting: 0NOn Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the [] Press the ,I]_ button to place the cursor in the information display. [] button 2 Display Active Information display D-Lighting Highlight Active D-Lighting display and press _). 3 64 ,B+button options. in the information Choose an option. Highlight 0 NOn or OFFOff and press _). button. _I_ Active D-Lighting Noise (graininess, D-Lighting D-Lighting banding, _I_ "Active D-Lighting" The Active D-Lighting optimize optimizes [] the dynamic dynamic The Shooting Active D-Lighting may appear in photographs More time is required taken with Active to record images when Active Versus "D-Lighting" option in the shooting menu adjusts exposure range, while the D-Lighting option before shooting in the retouch menu (_ to 142) range in images after shooting. Menu can also be adjusted option in the shooting [] and mottling) at high ISO sensitivities. is on. using the Active D-Lighting menu (_ 119). See Also For information on using the Fn (_) button and command dial to turn Active D-Lighting on and off, see page 134. 65 66 P,S,A,andM Modes P,S,A,and M modes offer different speed and aperture: degrees of control over shutter Description -Wi'_7!7!!!7!_Mode-'--7=77777,, Programmed P (_ 68) Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which auto there is little time to adjust camera settings. S Shutter-priority (_ 69) auto User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture results. Use to freeze or blur motion. User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background or bring both foreground and A Aperture-priorityauto (_ 70) M Manual [I_ background User controls (_ 71) Lens Aperture to "bulb" [] into focus. both shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed or "time" for long time-exposures. Rings When using a CPU lens equipped minimum ring. for best aperture (highest with an aperture f-number). ring (_ 158), lock the aperture Type G lenses are not equipped ring at the with an aperture Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure aperture. background can be achieved Fast shutter with different speeds and larger apertures combinations of shutter freeze moving objects details, while slow shutter speeds and small apertures bring out background blur moving objects and details. Shutter speed Fastshutter speed (lA6oos) speed and and soften ___ Slow shutter speed (7s) Aperture Largeaperture (f/5.6) (Remember,the higher the f-number, the smaller the aperture.) Small aperture (f/22) 67 Mode P (Programmed Auto) In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in programmed auto: Rotate the mode dial to R 2 [] Frame a photograph, Mode dial focus, and shoot. Flexible Program In mode P,different and aperture command combinations of shutter can be selected by rotating dial ("flexible program"). speed the Rotate the dial to the right for large apertures (low f-numbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that "freeze" motion. Rotate the dial to the left for small apertures (high f-numbers) that increase depth Command dial of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion. All combinations produce the same exposure. While flexible indicator appears in the viewfinder and information program and aperture settings, rotate the command dial until the indicator choose another mode, or turn the camera off. [] The Exposure Program See page 178 for information 68 on the built-in is in effect, a I_ (_) display. To restore default shutter speed exposure program. is no longer displayed, Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to "freeze" motion. Fastshutter speed (7/7,_oo s) To take photographs in shutter-priority Slow shutter speed (I s) auto: Rotate the mode dial to S. 2 Mode dial Choose a shutter speed. Shutter speed is shown in the viewfinder and information display. Rotate the command dial to choose the desired shutter speed from values between 30 s and 1/<000s. Command dial __ 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. 69 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers) reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject. Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing out details in the background and foreground. Short field depths are generally used in portraits to blur background details, long field depths in landscape photographs to bring the foreground and background into focus. Small aperture (f/22) To take photographs Large aperture (f/5.6) in aperture-priority auto: Rotate the mode dial to A. 2 Choose an aperture. Aperture is shown in the viewfinder and information display. Rotate the command dial to choose the desired aperture from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens. 3 7O Mode dial Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Command dial E__ Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. photographs in manual exposure mode: Rotate the mode dial to M. 2 Choose aperture To take Mode dial and shutter speed. Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial: choose from values between 30 s and 1/4,000s or select "bulb" to hold the shutter open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (_ 72). Aperture is selected by pressing the @ (1_)button and rotating the command dial: choose from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens. Shutter speed and aperture are shown in the viewfinder and information display. Shutter speed Aperture Command dial Command[_l_l_ dial 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. [] The Exposure Indicator If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than "bulb" or "time" is selected, the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings. If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the indicator will flash. _:_::,7:7,:7,:_6_a]:e_i_ure=_=:,TZ,,:7,7 ........ U n__d e_O_X_Ol_OSe_JO_oi_,_E_ __ _o__O_v ere_x i_o]e=dO_ov_e_rO2:E V=__- +. ...... o _ +. ? _ + o " "4h_hd 71 II LongTime-Exposures (114 ModeOnly) Shutter speeds of "bulb" and "time" can be used for long time-exposure photographs of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a tripod and an optional remote control (_ 167). Length of exposure: 35 s Aperture: it f/25 Description Bulb recommended -- Optional ML-L3 wireless remote control required (_ 167). Shutter opens shutter-release button on remote control is pressed and remains open for about Time thirty minutes to prevent blur. or until shutter-release button is pressed a second time. Ready the camera. Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. To prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete, use a fully charged EN-EL9a battery or an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector. Note that noise may be present in long exposures; before shooting, choose On for the Noise reduction option in the shooting menu (_ 122). 2 3 Rotate the mode dial to M. Choose a shutter speed. Rotate the command dial until "Bulb" (bu L _,) appears in the viewfinder or information display. For a shutter speed of "Time" (- -), select delayed remote or quickresponse remote mode after choosing the shutter speed (_ 53). 72 Mode dial 4 Open the shutter. Bulb:After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down. the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete. Keep Time: Press the shutter-release button on the remote control all the way down. The shutter will open immediately (quick-response remote) or two seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed (delayed remote) and remain open until the button is pressed a second time. 5 Closethe shutter. Bulb:Take your finger off the shutter-release button. Time: Press the shutter-release button on the remote control all the way down. Shooting ends automatically after about 30 minutes. [] Self-timer Mode In self-timer mode, a shutter speed of"Bulb" is equivalent to approximately 1/]o s. 73 Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P,S,A, and M modes (in other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically). Place the cursor in the information if shooting information Press the ,I], button [] 2 Display button is not displayed to place the cursor metering Choose a metering Highlight in the monitor, press the [] in the information display. Information display button. ,I], button options. Highlight the current metering method information display and press _). 3 display. in the method. one of the following options and press @. Produces natural results in most situations. Camera uses 420-pixel sensor to meter a wide area of the frame and set exposure [] Matrix tone distribution, color, composition, RGB according to and, with type G or D lenses (_ 158), range information (3D color matrix metering II; with other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D range information). Center[] Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight Classic meter for portraits; recommended weighted exposure factor (filter factor) over 1x. Camera meters current [] Spot [m] Auto-area 74 exposed, to center area. using filters with an focus point; use to meter off-center is selected for AF-area mode as described camera will meter center focus point). correctly when subjects (if on page 44, Ensures that subject will be even when background is much brighter or darker. Autoexposure Use autoexposure Lock lock to recompose photographs after metering exposure: Select [] Center-weighted or [] Spot metering (_ 74). F_Matrix metering will not produce the desired results. 2 Shutter-release Lock exposure. button Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway. With the shutterrelease button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus point, press the AE-L/AF-Lbutton to lock focus and exposure. AE-L/AF-Lbutton While exposure lock is in effect, an AE-I.indicator will appear in the viewfinder. 3 Recompose the photograph. Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. [] The Shooting Menu Metering can also be adjusted shooting menu (_ 119). [] Adjusting lock is in effect, the following without altering the metered settings can be Setting auto Shutter-priority Aperture-priority [] in the value for exposure: _M0de Programmed The metering option Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure adjusted using the Metering method Shutter speed and aperture auto Shutter auto (flexible program; _ 68) speed Aperture itself can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect. See Also If On is selected for Buttons > AE lock in the setup menu (_ the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. AE-I./AF-Lbutton, see Buttons > AE-L/AF-L For information 135), exposure will lock when on changing the role of the 75 Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (_ 74). Place the cursor in the information display. if shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the [] Press the ,I], button to place the cursor in the information display. [] button 2 3 Information display Display exposure compensation Highlight exposure compensation information display and press _). Choose button. ,B, button options. in the a value. Highlight a value and press _). Exposure compensation can be set to values between -5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, choose positive values to make the subject brighter, negative values to make it darker. -I EV No exposure compensation Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. 76 +I EV to _+0.Exposure [] The [] Button Exposure compensation can also be set by pressing the [] button and rotating the command dial. The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display. [] button Command dial -0.3 EV [] Mode M In mode M, exposure compensation aperture do not change. [] +2 EV affects only the exposure indicator; shutter speed and Using a Flash When a flash is used, exposure level. compensation affects both background exposure and flash 77 Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections. Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the [] Press the ,1t, button to place the cursor in the information display. [] button 2 3 Information display Display flash compensation Highlight flash compensation display and press _). Choose button. ,I], button options. in the information a value. Highlight a value and press _). Flash compensation can be set to values between -3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, choose positive values to make the subject brighter, negative values to make it darker. Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. 78 to _+0. Flash [] The I_ (_) and [] Buttons Flash compensation can also be set by rotating the command dial while pressing the I_ (_) and [] buttons. The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display. I_ (_ ) button [] button Command dial _,Se -0.3 EV [] Optional + I EV Flash Units Flash compensation is also available SB-R200 flash units. The SB-900, SB-800, and SB-600 also allow flash compensation using the controls with optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, or to be set on the flash unit. 79 White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; in P,S,A, and M modes, other values can be selected Place the cursor if necessary according in the information to the type of source: display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the [] Press the ,n, button to place the cursor in the information display. [] button 2 Display white Information display balance ,I], button options. Highlight the current white balance setting the information display and press _). 3 Choose Highlight a white balance button. in option. one of the following options and press @. _ Directsunlight _, Incandescent _ Flash PREPresetmanual(_ 83) Fluorescent(_ 81) ._- Cloudy AUTOAuto _ 80 Shade [] The Shooting White Menu balance can be selected using the White balance option in the shooting menu (_ 119), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (_ 82) or measure a value for preset white balance (_ 83). The _ Fluorescent option in the White balance menu can be used to select the light source from the bulb types shown at right. [] Color Temperature The perceived temperature color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. is an objective measure of the color of a light source, defined Color with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths. While light sources with a color temperature in the neighborhood of 5,0005,500 K appear white, light sources with a lower color temperature, light bulbs, appear slightly appear yellow tinged with blue. The camera white color temperatures: • _ (sodium-vapor such as incandescent or red. Light sources with a higher color temperature lamps): 2,700 K balance options are adapted • _ (direct sunlight): to the following 5,200 K • ;_ (incandescent)/ (warm-white ft.): 3,000 K • % (flash): 5,400 K • .1.(cloudy): 6,000K • _ (white fluorescent): • _ (daylight fluorescent): • _ (cool-white • • _ (mercury-vapor lamps): 7,200 K _,, (shade): 8,000 K • _ [] 3,700 K ft.): 4,200 K (day white fluorescent): 5,000 K 6,500 K The Fn Button For information on using the Fn (_) button and the command dial for white balance, see page 134. 81 Fine-Tuning White Balance White balance can be "fine tuned" to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image. White balance is fine tuned using the White balance option in the shooting menu. Display white balance options. To display the menus, press the MENUbutton. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press I_ to display white balance options. MENU button 2 3 Select a white balance option. Highlight an option other than Preset manual and press I_ (if Fluorescent is selected, highlight a lighting type and press I_). The fine-tuning options shown at right will be displayed. Fine-tuning is not available with Preset manual white balance. Fine tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine-tune balance. Coordinates Adjustment Increase green I white In crease -- 9_//_l_-_K/--Increase blue _____ amber Increase magen ta [] White Balance Fine Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B(blue) when a "warm" setting such as _ (incandescent) is selected will make photographs slightly "colder" but will not actually make them blue. 4 82 Press _). Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: II Measuringa Valuefor PresetWhiteBalance 1 Light a reference object. Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting final photograph. 2 Display white balance that will be used in the options. To display the menus, press the MENUbutton. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press I_ to display white options. balance MENU button 3 Select Preset manual. Highlight Preset manual and press I_. 4 Select Measure. Highlight Measure and press I_. The menu shown at right will be displayed; highlight Yes and press _). The message shown at right will be displayed before the camera enters preset measurement mode. 83 When the camera is ready to measure white balance, a flashing P,-E (PRE)will appear in the viewfinder and information display. 5 Measure white balance. Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. No photograph will be recorded; white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus. 6 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, the message shown at right ud will flash in the will be displayed and 'viewfinder for about eight seconds before the camera returns to shooting mode. To return to shooting mode immediately, press the shutter-release button halfway. If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. A message will appear in the information display and a flashing no l-ud will appear in the viewfinder for about eight seconds. Return to Step 4 and measure white balance again. 84 / 1 \ "\. _I_ Measuring Preset White Balance If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end when the exposure meters turn off. The auto meter-off delay can be changed using the Auto off timers option in the setup menu (_ 130). The default setting is eight seconds. Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time; the existing be replaced when a new value is measured. by 1 EV when measuring the exposure indicator shows _+0(_ 71). [] Other Methods white balance; when for Measuring To enter preset measurement Note that exposure shooting is automatically value will increased in mode M, adjust exposure so that Preset White Balance mode (see above) after selecting preset white balance in the information display (_ 80), press _ for a few seconds. If white balance has been assigned to the Fn (_) button (_ 134) and preset white balance selected by pressing the Fn (_) button and rotating Fn (_) button [] the command dial, the camera will also enter preset measurement mode if the is pressed for a few seconds. Studio Settings In studio settings, a standard _reset white balance. gray panel can be used as a reference object when measuring 85 II Copying WhiteBalancefrom a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph memory card. Select Preset manual. To display the menus, press the MENUbutton. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press I_ to display white balance options. Highlight Preset manual and press I_. 2 Select Use photo. Highlight Use photo and press I_. 3 Choose Select image. Highlight Select image and press I_ (to skip the remaining steps and use the image last selected for preset white balance, select This image). 4 Choose a folder. Highlight the folder containing image and press I_. 5 6 86 the source Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold the _, button. Copy white balance. Press _) to set preset white balance to the white balance value for the highlighted photograph. 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